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Tuesday 30 August 2011

OH CHRISTMAS TREE...........

Morning all................

Well hope you are all well....and sadly back to work after the long weekend.....but hay ho it's my day off tomorrow so a short week for me :o)

So straight onto my card and I have used another of my new Lili of the Valley stamps...this time a Christmas one. As you might know I'm not a big lover of Christmas cards so I'm determined to start liking them and these cute stamps are so sweet...So you never know lol....! I have teamed this sweet couple with some Nitwits, twine/scrim and a few pearls...nice n simples hehehe....

This gorgeous couple is going into the following challenges :-
Sketch Saturday # 170 ~ Fab Sketch..!


Oh Christmas Tree ~ Lili of the Valley


Close up of image


Close up of Scrim/Twine


Close up of Sentiment ~ which it on the Dp's...!


Side View

Items Used

Stamp ~ Lili of the Valley
Papers ~ Nitwits "Beary Christmas Too"
Colouring medium ~ Promarkers, Chalks & Prismas
Border Punch ~ MS "Doily Lace"
Scrim ~ Poor Steve...lol...
Bakers Twine ~ Crafts-4-You
Pearls ~ The Hobbyhouse
Card Blank ~ Craftwork Cards
Nesties

Thank you for looking and all your lovely comments :o)

So that's all from me today folks....hope you all have a fabby day..

and I will catch ya all laters...


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52 comments:

  1. Lisa30 August 2011 at 08:40

    Hi Vicky, Gorgeous card! Love this cute image and your colouring is FAB!

    Lisa x

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  2. Debs M30 August 2011 at 08:52

    great card and image, lovely x

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  3. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)30 August 2011 at 08:52

    Such a cute card I just love LOTV stamps! Thanks for sharing x

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  4. Lisa Jane30 August 2011 at 08:52

    oh this is wonderful.. the image is is beautifully coloured
    Lisa x

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  5. Ciska30 August 2011 at 08:56

    Oh Vicky, you don't like Christmas cards? That's blasphemy ;) This little cutie turned out really well though, it's gorgeous. I love how you made it look like a parcel :) Have a great week!

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  6. Amanda30 August 2011 at 09:01

    Hi Vicky, love the christmas card, so beautifully coloured. I am also not a christmas card fan although I do love christmas lol. Hope your day in work isn't too bad and can't wait to see your next creation

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  7. Claire30 August 2011 at 09:11

    Beautiful card hun - the image is lovely and I love your colouring on this one. Hugs, Claire x

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  8. Anne-Marie30 August 2011 at 09:22

    Hi Vicky,

    I'm the same with Christmas Cards, but getting to like a tiny bit!!

    Card is lovely.

    Anne-Marie x x

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  9. heidy30 August 2011 at 10:24

    Oh I think it's lovely,Vicky!
    Hugs Heidy

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  10. Jan 30 August 2011 at 10:57

    Love this Vicky that LOTV has a lot to answer too, I don't like Xmas cards either! Their images are fab & this one is no exception xx Jan

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  11. Rachael30 August 2011 at 10:59

    Such a lovely card Vicky! Your colouring is fab - the shading is awesome! I havnt got a hope of shading like that! Rach :) xx

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  12. Vicky30 August 2011 at 11:15

    Hi sweetie this is gorgeous I so love the image I've not inked it up yet......how unusual for me lol.
    Love the papers shug.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  13. Unknown30 August 2011 at 11:50

    Beautiful Vicky a sweet image and super gorgeous xmas card.
    Chris x

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  14. Dicycle30 August 2011 at 12:14

    Beautiful card Vicky. Can I also wish you a very happy birthday. Hope it's a brilliant day for you. Hugs Di xx

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  15. Anonymous30 August 2011 at 12:16

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  16. Denise 30 August 2011 at 12:19

    Another gorgeous card Vicky - I love it.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  17. Kerryn30 August 2011 at 12:31

    gorgeous!!!! I adore the new LOTV images. I also adore Christmas. Can't get enough so I will start making some of mine soon!! You colouring is stunning as ever xxx

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  18. Anonymous30 August 2011 at 12:40

    Чудесная открытка! Очень красивый штамп и твоя раскраска просто восхитительна! Красота!!!

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  19. Rosietoes30 August 2011 at 12:54

    Delightful card and beautifully coloured.
    Love the lo.

    Edna x

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  20. Berry 30 August 2011 at 13:10

    What an adorable image and so well put together hugs Rebekah xx

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  21. McCrafty's Cards30 August 2011 at 13:17

    Gorgeous card, I like the image which is coloured beautifully,
    Kevin xx

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  22. petra,s cards30 August 2011 at 13:23

    gorgeous card vicky, love that image!!! gorgeous colouring!
    xx petra

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  23. sallysbitz230 August 2011 at 13:29

    Gorgeous card Vicky. The image is cute & coloured perfectly x
    I do love the old fashioned look.

    Great papers, I have purchased several sets BUT have not used any yet !!! Lol

    hugs sally x
    sallysbitz.blogspot.com

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  24. Whisper30 August 2011 at 14:29

    Oooo am loving those DP's, twine and layout, Luv Sam x

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  25. Elaine Stark30 August 2011 at 15:06

    A beautiful card. Lovely and fresh colours. Elaine

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  26. Feebsy30 August 2011 at 15:14

    This is a beautiful card Vicky, the colouring is lovely. I really like the dp's and the twine and scrim are a brilliant touch.

    Feebsy
    xx

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  27. Sue B 30 August 2011 at 16:32

    Aww this is gorgeous Vicky! Love your colouring! I have this stamp also - it's really sweet! Love the papers and the scrim looks fab!
    Have a good week!
    Hugs Sue xx

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  28. Anonymous30 August 2011 at 17:41

    Gorgeous Vicky!! Love the image and those papers. xx

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  29. Crafty Loops30 August 2011 at 18:14

    Awwww this is a beautiful card. Lee xx

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  30. Pink Dandelion30 August 2011 at 18:38

    Gorgeous card Vicky, love this LOTV image. Does Steve know where all his scrim has gone lol.
    Debs xx

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  31. Little K Smith30 August 2011 at 18:44

    Aw a lovely crimbo card Vicky, a gorgeous image and I love the papers too :)
    Kelly.x

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  32. Shaz30 August 2011 at 19:05

    Gorgeous card Vicky, coloured beautifully yet again, and i,m loving those papers. x

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  33. Lynda30 August 2011 at 20:11

    Beautiful card Vicky

    Love Lynda xxx

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  34. sandy's crafty bits30 August 2011 at 20:32

    ooo another really super little card ... love your papers and the image is really cute ... have not started on my christmas cards yet !! oops better get a move on I guess ... happy crafting and love sandy xx

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  35. Diane's Card Designs30 August 2011 at 21:12

    Oh Vicky what a gorgeous image. love the backing papers and your colouring is great.
    Diane :-) xx

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  36. Julie30 August 2011 at 21:12

    Wow, Vicky this is so fabulous!! Your colouring is awesome and all your lovely embellies are perfect!! So sorry I missed sending birthday wishes on the actual day- I've been hopelessly disorganised recently!! Hugs, Juliexx

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  37. coops30 August 2011 at 21:42

    stunning card vicky.i love your papers and design and the image and colours are gorgeous ;D

    xx coops xx

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  38. Kathleen30 August 2011 at 22:02

    Your colouring is second to none, really great, cute image and lovely papers.
    You probably know this but NitWits sale starts 1st September.

    Kath x

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  39. Shell Shearer Swinscoe30 August 2011 at 22:34

    Gorgeous card hun, love the DP its fab!
    Hugs Shellxx

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  40. Ruth30 August 2011 at 22:41

    Wow!! Vicky, this is fab! The red in the image really stands out! Ruth x

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  41. PAC CHARITY CARDS30 August 2011 at 22:46

    Hi Vicky - this is wonderful Hun. I just love the papers and your colours. Have a nice day off

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  42. Cazza30 August 2011 at 23:27

    This is perfect Vicky! Gorgeous DP's and such a cute image, love it! :o)
    Thanks for joining us over at Sketch Saturday this week too :o))
    Hugs,
    Cazza
    xxx

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  43. Amanda R31 August 2011 at 00:08

    Well you may not like christmas cards but you have done an amazing job coloring this image! I just sat and stared at it for a bit, very impressive!

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  44. Wendy31 August 2011 at 00:53

    I am sat in bed after falling down the stairs and I have just coloured the very same image lol I love your card Hun so cute fab as always hugs hope you had a good bank holiday and glad you have a short week hugs


    Wendy

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  45. cardmaking bird31 August 2011 at 10:38

    Beautiful card, Vicky! I love how you've coloured up the image, it looks so cute! Hugs, Marie xx

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  46. vicmbee31 August 2011 at 13:03

    Beautiful card and awesome colouring.. Thanks for coming and visiting my blog and leaving lovely comments..xxx Vicki

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  47. Sue31 August 2011 at 14:23

    Gorgeous card Vicky. Love that LOTV stamp. Sue.x

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  48. Unknown31 August 2011 at 17:39

    This is gorgeous, what a sweet card.. and your colouring is fabulous, love it xxx

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  49. Hlora1 September 2011 at 03:59

    It is very beautiful!! Love your colouring!

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  50. Lee1 September 2011 at 13:45

    Hi Vicky,thanks for visiting me and your lovely comments.I adore this image,your colouring is just fabby.Gorgeous papers n layout.xx

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  51. KarenB2 September 2011 at 08:24

    This is so pretty, I love the way you used the fibres to add texture :)

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  52. Kathleen3 September 2011 at 02:25

    this is an absolutely adorable card. think i might have to invest in some of these LOTV images!!!
    kathleen mc x

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Thank you for all your lovely comments, I really appreciate them all, hugs Vicky xx